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Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . May 10th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA | Other Publications

IQ Solutions, Inc. - News coverage of trans fat prompts shoppers to avoid certain products

Alkermes, Inc. - Alkermes Completes Enrollment for Registration Study of VIVITROL® in Patients with Opioid Dependence

Cancer - New cancer study findings have been reported by scientists at Florida Atlantic University

Hepatitis B Virus - Pharmasset Voluntarily Halts Clinical Studies with Clevudine in Hepatitis B Infected Patients

Impax Laboratories, Inc. - Impax Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Achievements on its Two Leading Brand Product Candidates IPX066 and IPX056

Life Sciences - Research from G. Becker and co-researchers in the area of life sciences described

Life Sciences - Researchers from Emory University report on findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from E.S. Perloff and co-researchers yield new data on life sciences

Myelodysplastic Syndrome - Study data from Celgene Corporation update knowledge of myelodysplastic syndrome

Perfusion - Research from D.S. Berman et al has provided new information about perfusion

Phototherapy - Pivotal Clinical Data Published for the Only Laser Phototherapy Device Cleared by the FDA for Hair Growth

Solid Cancer - New solid cancer findings from Brown University published

Anthrax - New findings from Food & Drug Administration describe advances in anthrax

Antivirals - Research results from S.F. Emonet and colleagues update understanding of antivirals

Biological Warfare - Research in the area of biological warfare reported from State University of New York

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia - Data on chronic myelogenous leukemia detailed by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University

Cross Infection - Research on cross infection published by T. Chher et al

Dengue Fever - New findings from Third Military Medical University in the area of dengue fever described

Diabetes - Research from Lund University has provided new data on diabetes

Enzyme Research - Researchers from New York Medical College, Medical College provide details of new studies and findings in the area of enzyme research

Escherichia Coli - Reports from A.M. Wendel and co-researchers add new data to research in Escherichia coli

Escherichia Coli - Research findings from Michigan State University update understanding of Escherichia coli

Graves Disease - New Graves disease research from Chonbuk National University outlined

Legionnaire Disease - Research on legionnaire disease published by scientists at St. Antonius Hospital

Osteoporosis - Reports outline osteoporosis research from L.G. Stemarie and colleagues

Suicide - Findings from M. Valenstein and co-authors broaden understanding of suicide

Telemedicine - Research conducted at A.J. Larner and co-authors has provided new information about telemedicine

Tuberculosis - New research on tuberculosis from M.L. Erhola and co-authors summarized

Uveitis - Reports from Columbia University advance knowledge in uveitis

West Nile Virus - Research from Louisiana State University in the area of west nile virus published

Anthrax Immunology - New anthrax immunology study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of California, Department of Microbiology-Immunology

Anthrax Vaccines - Findings from Children's Hospital provide new insights into anthrax vaccines

Enzyme Research - Researchers at Yale University, Boyer Center for Molecular Medicine have published new data on enzyme research

Life Sciences - New data from Norwegian Institute of Public Health illuminate research in life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study findings from University of Chicago, Department of Microbiology

Life Sciences - Research from Drexel University in the area of life sciences published

Life Sciences - Studies in the area of life sciences reported from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Institute of Public Health Research

Life Sciences - Study results from University of Forvie Site, Institute of Public Health provide new insights into life sciences

Actavis Group - Actavis Inc. Reintroduces Oxycodone

Acute Leukemia - Karmanos Cancer Institute Researchers Study New Drug Combinations to Treat Childhood Leukemia

Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Einstein researchers devise a fast and sensitive way to detect ricin

Alzheimer Disease - FDA Gives Clinical Trial Green Light on Drug to Treat Alzheimer's Disease

Americans United for Life - Americans United for Life Condemns FDA Decision that Will Increase Minors' Access to Plan B

Ankylosing Spondylitis - SIMPONI(TM) (golimumab) Receives FDA Approval as First Once-Monthly Anti-TNF for Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis

Biogen Idec - Biogen Idec Receives Approval for TYSABRI® High Titer Production

Biotech Business - Validation Plus President Debunks Validation Myth: Business acumen just as crucial as technical expertise in validation/compliance

Biotechnology Industry Organization BIO - BIO Members Committed to Ensuring Public Access to Key Clinical Trial Results

Breast Cancer - Karmanos Cancer Institute Researchers Present Breast Cancer Advancements at Conference

Can-Fite BioPharma - Can-Fite BioPharma to Initiate Phase I/II Clinical Trial With CF102 for the Treatment of Liver Cancer

Chattanooga - Chattanooga Division of DJO Receives FDA Market Clearance for Shortwave Diathermy for Pain Relief, Joint Contractures, and Chronic Inflammatory Conditions

CIGNA - CIGNA First National Plan to Earn New NCQA Physician & Hospital Quality Certification for Programs that Measure Quality and Cost of Health Care

Corventis, Inc. - Corventis Launches and Announces Availability of the AVIVOTM Mobile Patient Management System

Drug Development - Vion Pharmaceuticals Receives a Standard Review from the FDA for Its New Drug Application for Onrigin(TM)

Eli Lilly and Company - Lilly Reports Strong First-Quarter 2009 Results

Emergent BioSolutions Inc. - HHS Requires Bidders in Competitive Range for Recombinant Anthrax Vaccine rPA Contract to Submit Development Plan to FDA for Review

Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology - Newly discovered epidermal growth factor receptor active in human pancreatic cancers

Food Poisoning - Pennsylvania Governor's Food Safety Council to Hold First Meeting on April 22

Generics - Watson Files FDA Applications for Generic Mucinex(R)

Hadasit Bio Holdings - HBL Portfolio Company Tolarex to Commence Phase I/IIa Trial of a Treatment for GVHD

IDEAL LIFE - IDEAL LIFE® Introduces World’s First Bluetooth-Enabled “Chair Scale” for Home Use

Interventional Spine, Inc. - Interventional Spine Announces the Initiation of Its U.S. Clinical Study for Percutaneous Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease

Kidney Cancer - NCCN Updates Kidney Cancer Guidelines to Incorporate FDA Approval of Everolimus

Malaria Vaccines - Phase 1 Trial of Whole-Parasite Malaria Vaccine to Begin

MEDEC - Global Medical Technology Regulators and Industry Experts Meet in Toronto in May to Discuss the Industry’s ‘Burning’ Issues

Mental Health - Addrenex Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Results in Second Phase 3 Study of ADHD Medication

Monoclonal Antibodies - AACR 100th Annual Meeting Highlights Superior Ability of InNexus' DXL-Modified Anti-CD20 Antibody to Attach and Kill NHL With Safety Comparable to Approved Antibody Therapies in Preclinical Studies

NanoBio Corp. - NanoBio Initiates FDA Approved Clinical Trial for Adjuvanted Intranasal Influenza Vaccine

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization NHPCO - Healthcare Reform, Advocacy, FDA Session and More on Agenda at National Hospice Leadership Conference in DC

Neuronetics, Inc. - Photos: NeuroStar TMS Therapy(R) Recipient of Medical Design Excellence Award

Ocean's Flavor - Ocean's Flavor All Natural Sea Salt Can Be Used In FDA Standardized Food Products

OMG - Program Announced for SOA in Healthcare: Value in a Time of Change

Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. - Osiris Completes Enrollment in Second Prochymal Phase III Trial for Graft vs. Host Disease

PatientCentral Technologies, Llc - PatientCentral Technologies, LLC and VerdaSee Solutions, Inc. Team Up With Congressional Staff in Washington, DC for Disaster Preparedness

Pew Environment Group - Pew Environment Group Calls for a Crackdown on Unapproved Drug Use by Salmon Farms

Pharmaceuticals - IBM and Golden State Medical Supply Create Drug Safety Model to Help Combat Counterfeiting

Public Health - Dr. Michael B. Cates Takes Leadership Role on AVMA's One Health Joint Steering Committee

ReportLinker - US Ophthalmic Devices Market Analysis & Forecasts to 2015

Reproductive Health - FDA Fails to Consider Risks of Over-the-Counter Plan B

Research and Markets - China Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q1 2009

Research and Markets - Independent Forecasts and Competitive Intelligence on Jordan's Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Industry

Sicel Technologies, Inc. - World's First Disposable Wireless RFID Sensor Detects Radiation Threats in Shipping Containers Using Modified Cell Phone Technology

SpePharm Holding, BV - SpePharm Announces the European Launches of Two New Products: MuGard® and Xerotin®

Surgery - FDA Grants Ethicon Endo-Surgery Approval of Its IDE Application to Commence Study of Notes Toolbox(TM)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Reviews First Quarter Business Progress and Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Wiley-Blackwell - New study finds continued abstinence is key to increased survival from alcohol-related liver disease



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